Selco helps create ‘The Nook’ at primary school

A Windsor primary school has created a special sensory garden ahead of the new academic year – with the help of our Slough branch.

Cranbourne Primary School, based on Lovel Road in Winkfield, has created ‘The Nook’ to support children at the school in exploring the outdoors in a safe environment.

The team at our Slough branch, based on Farnham Road, assisted with the project, donating sleepers, fixings, bark and weed control fabrics.

Sarah Stone, volunteer fundraising manager at the school which has around 200 pupils, said: “We are extremely proud of the new sensory garden and it’s going to make a huge difference for all children.

“After Covid and with a heightened anxiety amongst many children – particularly those with additional needs - there is an increased requirement for areas such as these.

“We had an indoor sensory area at the school but wanted to replicate it outdoors.

“We have a history with outdoor spaces having created Monty’s Garden which is where children grow their own plants, vegetables and fruits. We’ve had recognition for that at the Royal Windsor Show from Alan Titchmarsh and even members of the Royal Family which has been fantastic.

“We then looked to create the sensory garden and, in the few days it was used before the end of last term, it proved a real hit.

“It’s been a big community effort to create the garden and Selco were particularly instrumental in helping to develop the area for the wildlife pond.

“The team at Selco Slough are extremely helpful, willing and open to ideas when it comes to supporting community projects and their communication and support has been first class.”

Selco Slough has supported other local community projects recently, including the GMG Gurdwara on Bath Road in Slough and Cippenham Royal British Legion Poppy Garden project.

Tim Howard, branch manager of our Slough branch, said: “We have been thrilled to support the project at Cranbourne Primary School which attracts pupils from across the local area.

“To be able to make a donation which helps support the outdoor learning and development of primary school children is something everyone at the Selco Slough branch is extremely proud of.

“We hope it makes a real difference for many years to come.”